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The road is closed between the B1174 at Grantham and the B6326 at Foston.

More to follow.

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21:56

Road has still not re-opened

It’s now eight hours since the incident, and the road remains closed.

It’s not yet clear when it is expected to re-open, but people are being advised to find alternative routes.

A spokesman said: “Road users are advised to plan ahead, leaving plenty of extra travelling time and to consider alternative routes where possible.”

Barrier repairs

They’re now repairing the barrier before the road can re-open.

15:57

Recovery on the scene

Recovery is now on the scene to remove the lorry on the northbound side of the A1.

Highways England is warning of “long delays” on approach to the B1174 Grantham junction and the B6326 Foston junction - where the incident happened.

A spokesman said: “Road users are advised to plan ahead, leaving plenty of extra travelling time and to consider alternative routes where possible.”

13:58

Southbound stretch is open

Highways England has tweeted to say the A1 is open southbound, with only lane 2 closed.